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Two junior barristers design and launch hijabs for court in the UK

The barristers designed the headwear after realising that none of the usual court outfitters sell the product.

Muslim News Nigeria by Muslim News Nigeria
April 2, 2021
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Two junior barristers design and launch hijabs for court in the UK

Two junior barristers from Doughty Street Chambers have teamed up to design and launch a range of hijabs to wear in the UK courts.

The product, created by criminal barristers Karlia Lykourgou and Maryam Mir, is aimed towards Muslim advocates who struggle to find appropriate legal headwear.

In 2007 @KarliaLykourgou and @MaryamM94960946 were students at @Law_Leeds. Now they're both at @DoughtyStreet Chambers. Together, they've designed a hijab for court advocates. It's made from bamboo so is vegan too. Way to go! https://t.co/TNIaQ59EAI

— Oliver Lewis (@DrOliverLewis) March 31, 2021

The pair trialled several materials but decided to use bamboo silk, as it would keep barristers warm during the winter and cold during the summer.

The first woman to practise as a barrister was Helena Normanton in 1919 and since then women have adorned the traditional wig in court.

The hijab, which has gone on sale since March 31st, comes in black and white.

“It came about after I spoke to Maryam, who I have known since university, who said she finds it hard to get a hijab that is right for court,” Ms Lykourgou told Sky News.

White Hijab| Pic: Ivy & Normanton/Rob Greigg photography

“I thought this was crazy, so we decided to design one that would be comfortable for a hijab-wearing barrister but also fit well with the rest of the outfit.”

Ms Lykourgou designed the hijab, while Ms Mir ensured that it would be appropriate for barristers to wear in court.

Hijab-wearing barristers are exempt from wearing the traditional wig in court, but there isn’t any guidance on what this should look like.

*The hijab, modelled by Sana Waheed, is available in black and white and will go on sale on 30 March. Pic: Ivy & Normanton/Rob Greigg photography

“It can take years for someone to find one that works, it has to tuck inside the collar or suit but also be comfortable,” Ms Lykourgou added.

“There aren’t many hijab-wearing barristers, but in the crown court I have seen white hijabs worn and in the magistrates, I have seen black, so we decided to design both.”

In May 2020, Raffia Arshad became the first hijab-wearing deputy district judge in the UK.

She was appointed as a judge on the Midlands circuit after 17 years in the profession.

Source: Sky News

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